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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Cookie Monster
10-6 144.94
146.93
 
VS
proj
Durk Sascrotch
141.14 9-7
120.89

Durk Sascrotch lose to Cookie Monster in 144.94-141.14 battle despite topping expectations

Cookie Monster fell short of projections while Durk Sascrotch outperformed their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result as Cookie Monster squeaked by for a 144.94-141.14 victory. Durk Sascrotch had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they came up short. Cookie Monster led 60.60-103.50 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 8 points from Tyler Bass on Monday night for Durk Sascrotch. Alvin Kamara (155 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 17 Rec Yds) and Leonard Fournette (34 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 32 Rec Yds) led the way for Cookie Monster in the victory. This marks the first time this season Cookie Monster have beaten Durk Sascrotch, after falling 135.7-114.98 in their last matchup. Cookie Monster end the season at 10-6, while Durk Sascrotch finish the campaign at 9-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Cookie Monster   Durk Sascrotch

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 172 yards from scrimmage and running for 6 touchdowns against the Vikings, Kamara recorded 62.2 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 23.13-point projection and was much higher than his 24.36-point season scoring average.
Alvin Kamara

Top Player Comparison

Cookie Monster
Points
% of total points 144.94
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
62.2
23.13
42.9%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
15.6
14.86
10.8%
3
Drew Brees
QB
13.14
25.84
9.1%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
12.8
20.13
8.8%
Durk Sascrotch
Points
% of total points 141.14
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
29.64
22.33
21%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
26.4
11.62
18.7%
3
Robby Anderson
WR
16.9
13.9
12%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
14
8.61
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Harrison Butker had a 53-yard field goal for Cookie Monster, contributing to a 40.30-36.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
CeeDee Lamb had a 52-yard touchdown catch for Durk Sascrotch, contributing to a 103.50-40.30 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Cookie Monster   Durk Sascrotch
Standings Update
Is it just us or did the end of the season come out of nowhere? Time flies when you're having fun. Before we look ahead to next year, we'd like to dig into this season one final time.
Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster completed the regular season 4th in the standings after averaging 131.09 points per game, 4th-best in the league.
Important Players
Alvin Kamara
MVP
932 Rush Yds, 16 Rush TDs, 756 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
111 Rec, 1372 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Philip Rivers
Best Acquisition
4005 Pass Yds, 23 Pass TDs
Durk Sascrotch
Durk Sascrotch completed the regular season 3rd in the standings after averaging 133.16 points per game, 3rd-best in the league.
Important Players
Keenan Allen
MVP
100 Rec, 992 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
Chris Carson
Best Drafted
717 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 268 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Kirk Cousins
Best Acquisition
3860 Pass Yds, 32 Pass TDs, 155 Rush Yds

StatSmack

Even the machines think Cookie Monster have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (139.68) than Durk Sascrotch (129.15).
By position, Cookie Monster have outscored Durk Sascrotch at WR and K this season.
The starters for Cookie Monster had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Durk Sascrotch (1).
Hey Durk Sascrotch, maybe you'll have better luck next year!